New Delhi: Union Minister of State for Science & Technology (Independent Charge), Dr. Jitendra Singh, highlighted the remarkable contributions of women-led startups in India, emphasizing their growing global impact. Speaking to a delegation from the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry – Ladies Organisation (FICCI-FLO), led by YFLO Delhi President Dr. Payal Kanodia,…
Bhubaneswar: Even as February has just begun, Odisha is already witnessing a sharp rise in temperatures, signaling an early and intense summer ahead. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that Bhubaneswar recorded 34.4°C at 2:30 PM on Sunday, giving residents a glimpse of the scorching heat they may have to endure in the coming weeks….
Puri: The sacred ‘Ratha Katha Anukula’ ritual was performed at the Jagannath Temple in Puri on Sunday, marking the official commencement of preparations for the annual Rath Yatra. The traditional ceremony, observed on the auspicious occasion of Sri Panchami, involved the ceremonial worship of Dhaura wood, which will be used for constructing the divine chariots…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha’s impressive performance at the 38th National Games in Uttarakhand continued, with swimmer Pratyasa Ray securing a bronze medal in the Women’s 100m Backstroke event. With this victory, Odisha’s medal count has reached 16, including 4 gold, 3 silver, and 8 bronze medals. A day earlier, Wushu player Babulu Munda brought home Odisha’s fourth…
Mumbai: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a cash reward of Rs 5 crore for the Indian side that claimed their second consecutive U19 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup at the Bayuemas Oval on Sunday. Led by a spirited captain, Niki Prasad, the Indian team remained unbeaten throughout the tournament…
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi launched the reprinted edition and digital version of ‘Barnabodha’, the iconic Odia primer written by Bhaktakavi Madhusudan Rao, at an event organized by the Odia Language, Literature and Culture Department. Speaking at the event held at Krushi Bhawan, Bhubaneswar, the Chief Minister lauded Madhusudan Rao’s contribution to Odia language…
Gonda: In a historic moment for Gonda, the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) celebrated World Wetlands Day 2025 at the Parvati Arga Ramsar Site. The event, held on February 2, was inaugurated by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Kirti…
New Delhi: On the auspicious occasion of Basant Panchami, the Pt. Ravishankar Music Studio at Broadcasting House, Akashvani resonated with the soulful melodies of Indian classical music as it hosted a special event marking the launch of a new radio programme series, ‘Har Kanthh Mein Bharat’. The series, jointly presented by the Ministry of Culture,…
Jammu: In a major step towards advancing personalised healthcare in India, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated the Centre for Advanced Genomics & Precision Medicine at AIIMS Jammu. The centre, established in collaboration with 4baseCare, aims to revolutionize disease treatment through gene therapy and precision medicine, offering tailored solutions based on an individual’s genetic makeup….
New Delhi: The Union Budget 2025-26 has reinforced the government’s commitment to the holistic development of Scheduled Tribes (STs) with a historic increase in budgetary allocation. Presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the budget earmarks ₹14,925.81 crore for the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, reflecting a significant 45.79% increase from the previous year’s allocation of…
